Premier League
2×
2016/2017 · 2015/2016
#91
N'Golo Kanté is a midfielder from France who plays for France, wearing shirt number 91. This season he has provided 1 assist in 1 appearance. Born in 1991, he stands 1.68 m tall.
Player information
Known as
N. Kanté
Position
Midfielder
Team
France
Nationality
France
Date of birth
29 March 1991
Age
35 years
Height
1.68 m
Weight
68 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
91
Season statistics
1
Matches
0
Goals
1
Assists
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
L
W
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Trophy cabinet · 11 won
King's Cup
1×
2024/2025
Saudi League
1×
2024/2025
FIFA Intercontinental Cup
1×
2022
UEFA Super Cup
1×
2021
UEFA Nations League
1×
2020/2022
UEFA Champions League
1×
2020/2021
UEFA Europa League
1×
2018/2019
FIFA World Cup
1×
2018
FA Cup
1×
2017/2018
Runner-up finishes
Runner-up finishes · 12: Super Cup (2023/2024) · Florida Cup (2022) · FA Cup (2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2016/2017) · League Cup (2021/2022, 2018/2019) · UEFA Super Cup (2019) · Community Shield (2018, 2017) · UEFA European Championship (2016)
Honours and individual awards
N’Golo Kanté has won 19 individual honours across 15 different awards.
Player of the year awards
- Chelsea Player of the Year 2017–18
- Chelsea Players' Player of the Year 2016–17
- French Player of the Year 2017
- FWA Footballer of the Year 2016–17
- Leicester City Players' Player of the Year 2015–16
- PFA Players' Player of the Year 2016–17
- Premier League Player of the Season 2016–17
Team selections
- L'Équipe Team of the Year 3× 2016, 2017, 2018
- ESM Team of the Year 2× 2015–16, 2016–17
- PFA Team of the Year 2× 2015–16, 2016–17
- UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season 2020–21
- UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season 2018–19
- UEFA Team of the Year 2018
Other honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour 2018
- UEFA Champions League Midfielder of the Season 2020–21
Clubs and national teams · 2
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France National team
The career of N'Golo Kanté so far
N'Golo Kanté's career began at Boulogne. He moved to Caen in 2013, to Leicester City in 2015 for €9m, to Chelsea in 2016 for €36m and then to Fenerbahçe in 2026, among 5 recorded transfers in total. He has won 11 trophies, including King's Cup, Saudi League, FIFA Intercontinental Cup. He currently plays for France.
Career history · 5 transfers
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2026
Al Ittihad Fenerbahçe
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2023
Chelsea Al Ittihad
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2016
Leicester City Chelsea
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2015
Caen Leicester City
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2013
Boulogne Caen
Frequently asked questions about N'Golo Kanté
What team does N'Golo Kanté play for?
N'Golo Kanté plays for France.
What position does N'Golo Kanté play?
N'Golo Kanté plays as a midfielder, usually as a defensive midfield.
How old is N'Golo Kanté?
N'Golo Kanté is 35 years old, born on 29 March 1991.
How tall is N'Golo Kanté?
N'Golo Kanté is 1.68 m (5′6″) tall.
Where is N'Golo Kanté from?
N'Golo Kanté is from France.
Which teams has N'Golo Kanté played for?
N'Golo Kanté has played for Boulogne, Caen, Leicester City, Chelsea, Al Ittihad, Fenerbahçe and France.
Where can you follow N'Golo Kanté?
You can follow N'Golo Kanté on Instagram (@nglkante), X (Twitter) (@nglkante) and Facebook. These are the official verified profiles.
What shirt number does N'Golo Kanté wear?
N'Golo Kanté wears shirt number 91 for France.